Mississippi sees at least 12 tornadoes as storms cause damage
The National Weather Service confirms at least 12 tornadoes touched down in Mississippi during severe storms Wednesday night. Damage surveys are ongoing.
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Arkansas beats Ole Miss 93-90 in OT to reach SEC final
Arkansas defeated Ole Miss 93-90 in overtime in the SEC Tournament semifinals, ending the Rebels’ run and sending the Razorbacks to the conference championship.
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Forrest County backs bill to let sheriffs use radar for speed enforcement
The Stockstill family is urging Mississippi counties to support legislation that would let sheriffs and deputies use radar. Forrest County became one of 19 counties to pass a resolution backing the measure after the Senate tabled the bill.
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Fast-moving storms expected in Mid-South, NWS Memphis says
The National Weather Service in Memphis said a fast-moving line of storms will impact the Mid-South tomorrow, reaching eastern Arkansas by 4 p.m. and the Tennessee River by midnight. The agency warned of damaging winds and spin-up tornadoes.
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Facebook post announces severe weather briefing at 7:30 p.m. CDT
A Facebook post said a Facebook Live Q&A will be held at 7:30 p.m. CDT to discuss the latest forecast for Sunday, including model trends, timing and threats.
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Social media post urges sober rides ahead of early St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
A social media post urged people celebrating St. Patrick’s Day early to plan ahead and line up sober rides, saying “Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving!” and using related hashtags.
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Ripley Main Street hides eggs downtown with discounts for March 21 Shop Hop
Ripley Main Street said Easter eggs have been hidden throughout downtown Ripley, each containing a discount redeemable during the Shop Hop on March 21.
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NWS Warns of Enhanced Severe Weather Risk in Mississippi Sunday
The National Weather Service forecast an enhanced risk of severe weather for Mississippi on the evening of Sunday, March 15, 2026, with the greatest threat in the north and central parts of the state, the agency said. The agency said tornadoes were possible and damaging winds could reach 70 mph.
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Mississippi National Guard Deploys to Support U.S.-Iran Conflict
Mississippi National Guard troops have been sent to the Middle East amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, according to state officials. The deployment is part of a broader military effort called Operation Epic Fury.
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Ole Miss men’s basketball stuns Alabama in SEC Tournament with 80-79 victory
The No. 15 seed Ole Miss pulled off a historic upset over No. 2 seed Alabama in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals for the first time as the lowest seed ever.
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